We believe that, when done right, investing liberates people to create their own destiny. We are driven by our purpose to champion every client’s goals with passion and integrity. We respect and appreciate the diversity of our employees, our clients, and the communities we serve. We challenge conventions strategically to create value for our clients, our firm and the world. We live and bring to life the concept of ‘own your tomorrow’ every day. We champion our employee strengths, guide their development, and invest in their long-term success. We hire optimistic, results-oriented, curious, innovative, and adaptable people with the desire to help our clients and one another succeed.

As a company, we were established by Chuck over 40 years ago to champion Main Street over Wall Street, and to help Americans transform themselves from earners to owners. Through advocacy and innovation, we work to make investing more affordable, accessible and understandable for all. As we enter our fifth decade, we are looking for talented, innovative and driven people who believe they can help themselves, and our clients, create a better future.

Our Opportunity:

Internal Audit (IAD) provides independent and objective assessments of the effectiveness of risk management activities and the internal control environment.  Reporting to the Managing Director in IAD Technology, the IT Audit Manager, Infrastructure has responsibility for the independent and objective assurance activity designed to improve the firm’s operations by evaluating and improving the effectiveness of risk management, control, and technology related governance processes.  This position is also responsible for liaising with the firm’s risk management functions, external co-sourcing provider, and regulators.

What you’ll do:

• Design and successfully execute information technology (IT) audits included in the internal audit plan and provide strategic and proactive consultation in identifying risk exposures and in evaluating solutions for internal control weaknesses and regulatory compliance issues. 
• Plan, lead and execute individual internal audits, including efforts to prepare well-written planning and testing documents, and audit reports.
• Review key internal audit work papers ensure clear identification and communication of risks and issues prior to presentation to senior management.
• Coordinate project teams, including co-sourced resources, in conducting individual audits. 
• Participate in maintaining business relationships with appropriate levels of management ensuring IAD is aware of key changes to business activities and objectives for appropriate response. 
• Promote the increased use of data analytics techniques to evaluate large data sets for trends and anomalies.
• Address issues during the internal audit process by gathering facts, developing potential solutions, consulting with management, and implementing an action plan to solve the problem. 
• Participate in departmental strategic initiatives and projects, as requested by the VP and/or EVP of Internal Audit.

What you have:

• 5+ years of IT-related audit experience with increasing responsibility.  Specific IT audit and/or similar Big 4 Accounting experience a plus.
• Demonstrated experience leading IT and integrated internal audits and their associated team members, amongst a complex operational and regulatory environment.
• Ability to lead a project team and cultivate a strong working relationship with external co-sourcing provider, and internal lines of businesses.
• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, information systems, accounting, computer science or related field.
• CISA, CPA, CIA, CISSP or other applicable certification preferred.
• Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to anticipate issues and to design appropriate solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to articulate effectively and professionally.
• Leverages relationships and insights to successfully influence others. Builds authentic and trusted relationships to create alignment and support.
• Thrives on initiating, building and cultivating strong relationships inside and outside advancing the goals and the future of the company; highly collaborative; comfortable with debate and willing to challenge the status quo; navigates and activates alignment across organizational silos and upward through the Management hierarchy.
• Ability to travel - up to 20%.

What you’ll get:

• Comprehensive Compensation and Benefits package
• Financial Health: 401k Match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Discounts, Personalized advice, Brokerage discounts
• Work/Life Balance: Sabbatical, Paid Parental Leave, New Mothers returning to work Program, Tuition Reimbursement Programs, Time off to volunteer, Employee Matching Gifts Program
• Everyday Wellness: Health and Lifestyle Wellness Rewards, Onsite Fitness Classes, Healthy Food Choices, Wellness Champions
• Inclusion: Employee Resource Groups, Commitment to diversity, Strategic partnerships
• Not just a job, but a career, with an opportunity to do the best work of your life

 
Learn more about Life@Schwab.

Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversifying its workforce. It is Schwab's policy to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, legally protected medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, military status, citizenship status or any other status that is protected by law. Schwab also does not discriminate against applicants or employees because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. At Schwab, we believe that every employee, through their diverse abilities and experiences, can contribute to our growth, innovation and client loyalty. We embrace diversity and are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and applicants. If you have a disability, and require reasonable accommodations in the application process, call Human Resources at 800-725-3535. We will be happy to assist you. Schwab will only share your accommodation request with those individuals who have a specific need to know. The request for an accommodation will not affect Schwab's hiring decisions. All other submissions should be performed online.